#datos personales
This section brings together reporting, analysis, and alerts on the exposure, protection, and use of sensitive information across Latin America’s digital environment. It covers leaks, compliance requirements, operational risks, and regulatory responses that affect individuals, companies, and public institutions.
Chile keeps Law 21,719 date in place
The bill to delay Law 21,719 is still moving through Congress, but the legal effective date remains Dec. 1, 2026.
Sep 28, 2026 · 2 min
Entre Ríos advances digital transformation bill
Deputies approved the Digital Transformation and Innovation bill and sent it to the Senate. It sets rules for data, AI and tech procurement.
Sep 28, 2026 · 3 min
Mexico probes sale of 12.9 million records
Mexico is investigating Telegram posts offering 12.9 million personal records tied to call centers, and in some cases bank data.
Sep 27, 2026 · 2 min
Colombia Advances Three Data Bills
Congress took up three measures on critical infrastructure, digital protection and video evidence, including a bill on critical services.
Sep 21, 2026 · 3 min
Mexico tightens review of foreign investment
The Senate received a bill that would subject purchases of Mexican cybersecurity and data firms to national security review.
Sep 6, 2026 · 3 min
Mexico to Review Foreign Investment
Sheinbaum sent the Senate a bill to review foreign stakes in sensitive sectors such as data, AI
Sep 4, 2026 · 4 min
Chile CMF sets SFA rules, Atena sandbox date
Chile’s CMF sets October 2026 for the Atena regulatory sandbox and adds technical requirements for Open Finance participants.
Aug 30, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil Fines TikTok Over Minors’ Data
Brazil’s ANPD fined ByteDance Brasil 153.8 million reais and ordered it to delete irregular data and tighten protections for minors.
Aug 30, 2026 · 4 min
Bolivia approves public information access law
The Senate approved Soledad Chapetón’s bill and sent it to Deputies. The text sets rules, deadlines and institutional scope.
Aug 26, 2026 · 3 min
Mexico opens debate on AI and data access
A 2025 law lets the state request personal data directly from holders, while debates over AI regulation remain open.
Jul 31, 2026 · 3 min
Peru sets AI deadlines for key sectors
Peru’s AI law now has a rollout schedule for health, education, justice, security, and finance, according to a private guide.
Jul 29, 2026 · 2 min